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Candy Cane Cookies

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A simple two-part, two-color cookie that gets twisted into a candy cane. Easy to mix up and make, and fun for kiddos to do.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 cups flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 cup coconut
  • red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup crushed cinnamon hearts

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients EXCEPT coconut, food coloring, and cinnamon hearts together.
  • Divide in half
  • To the white part, add coconut.
  • To the other part, add several drops red food coloring and the crushed cinnamon hearts
  • Chill dough - 30-60 minutes
  • Roll each part into "snakes" then twist the white and red together
  • Curve into a candy cane shape
  • Placed on greased cookie sheet
  • Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
  • Do not overbake.